This is the Cry that the clan warriors would yell as they began to engage in battle.  It was meant to unite them as one force.  Kinchyle (kin-hile) was the land owned by the Clan which stretched around 2 miles along Lock Ness.  This was located approximately where the town of Dores (Due-ers) is today.

Clan MacBean has 3 Tartans that are officially ours.  They have been registered by the Lord Lyon. The Large, Medium, and Small sett actually have the same thread count, but the pattern is made a different size. Many times the differences are determined by which mill is making the cloth. The Moon Tartan is from the LochCarron Mill.

The Large Sett - This is a very large pattern with a dark blue/purple thread running through the design.
 

The Medium Sett - This is a medium pattern with a medium purple thread running through the design.
 

The Small Sett - This is a small pattern with a fushia thread running through the design.

The Moon Tartan - This is a small pattern with a burgandy thread running  throught the design.
 

The Dress Tartan - This has a white background with green, red, and medium blue threads.
 

The Hunting Tartan - This is a new tartan that was just commissioned by the Chief a few years

                               ago.  It has a dark dull burgandy color as it's background. 

Ancient/Weathered Tartan - This tartan has an orange looking background and is very hard to find.
 

As members of Clan Chattan ,  we are able to wear this tartan, also.
 

This Wildcat holding the targe, with his right paw up in the air, is part of our Chief's Coat of Arms which is recognized by the Lord Lyon, King of Arms. 

 We wear the belt and buckle with the Motto written on it , which circles the Wildcat, as a symbol of our loyality to our Chief.  We have no claim to the Coat of Arms.  That belongs only to our Chief. All Clan Members may wear the badge.

The Motto on our Badge states: Touch not a catt bot a targe!

This means - Don't mess with this cat unless you have a shield for protection against it!
  
 

The Clan "beastie" was the pet or charm animal that was supposed to exemplify the characteristics of the family. It is just like modern nations which have a national animal or bird and in the old days, each Clan considered itself to be a nation in its own right!

We really use the Wildcat as a play on the name Clan Chattan. The confederation took its name from being the followers or devotees of St. Chattan. His was a personal name meaning "Little Cat". Being warriors, the Macbeans took the wildcat as their emblem. These were common in the Highlands. They are very tough beasties. Within modern memory, one killed an armed and experienced gamekeeper in the Highlands.

Anyone seeing the wildcat should know at once we are also a part of Clan Chattan. This same cat is seen on the badges of Clan MacPherson, Clan MacIntosh, MacGillivray, and MacThomas. We are not a clan to be played with!